BANGOR, Maine In the summer of 2009, scientists with the Maine Department of Marine Resources were eager to pin down how Maines lobster population might be affected by the number of traps being set to catch the tasty crustaceans. Given the importance of the lobster fishery to the states economy the 2011 catch was worth $345 million the research was driven by concerns about the industrys long-term sustainability.

Getting an accurate buoy count would give the scientists a benchmark for exploring a working hypothesis that an equal number of lobsters might be caught with fewer traps, which would decrease costs and add efficiencies to lobster-fishing operations.

But as researchers began their trap study in a 3.5 square nautical mile section off Tenants Harbor, they faced an obvious challenge: In a constantly moving ocean, how do you count thousands of pot buoys without losing track? Hand-counting from a boat would be prone to miscounting. Relying on lobster licensing records, on the other hand, also is unreliable, since the number of traps can vary widely in relation to the seasonal movement of lobsters. In other words, its not a simple multiplication problem.

DMR researchers turned to Kappa Mapping Inc., a woman-owned business in Bangor with eight employees, to solve the problem. Kappa had revenue of $754,000 in 2011, a 28 percent increase from the year before.

The 2009 project illustrates how advances in technology have revolutionized the mapping industry, providing useful information to researchers, engineers, municipal planners, architects and others that 15 years ago would have cost a small fortune to present visually if at all.

We used traditional technologies in an innovative way, says Claire Kiedrowski, president of the nine-year-old company located in the heart of Bangors downtown. In the 2009 Tenants Harbor study, Kappa contracted with James W. Sewall Co. to take aerial photographs of the harbor once a week for several consecutive weeks in July and August. The specs were exacting: The images were to be taken at low tide, calm seas, early morning and overcast skies to minimize sun glare on the water.

The traditional technology Kappa used in the DMR problem falls under the tongue-twisting tag of photogrammetry and involved stitching together multiple overlapping photos to create a high-definition composite image of the Tenants Harbor study zone. The innovative part, which earned Kappa a prestigious award in 2010 from MAPPS, a national association of photogrammetry, mapping, and geospatial firms, involved matching buoys in adjacent photos and using navigation-grade GPS photo positions to triangulate the imagery.

Kappas mapmaking team in Bangor then meticulously created an accurate map showing the location of each and every buoy in the waters off Tenants Harbor ranging from 9,000 to a high count of 10,450 early in the study period.

Kiedrowski describes that 2009 project as not that big for us, but it clearly opened the eyes of DMRs marine scientists to the value of using photogrammetry as a highly accurate tool for better understanding the lobster fishery. The next fall, DMR hired Kappa to manage a similar study of traps along the entire coast of Maine in this instance, using an advanced large-format digital camera to collect three separate spectrums of visual data true color, color infrared and black-and-white at the same time. That information is being used to evaluate the risk of endangered right whales becoming entangled in lobster trap lines.

Most recently, Woolpert Inc., a prominent aerial photography firm based in Dayton, Ohio, has signed up Kappa Mapping and Shyka, Sheppard & Garster Land Surveyors as subcontractors for a five-year orthoimagery mapping of the entire state. That project, which is being coordinated by the Maine GeoLibrary, eventually will make available high-resolution aerial photographs of Maine towns and cities that can be used for planning, assessing, code enforcement, emergency management, growth projections or management of natural resources and agriculture. The data also can be used as the base map for E-911, roads and other uses requiring high accuracy imaging.

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RENO -- The City of Reno has partnered with Reno-based internet learning provider AthenaOnline to offer a free personal and professional development resource for Reno residents.

The website, http://www.myquickcoachreno.com, promises to help people develop their professional and personal skills to make faster and more informed business decisions, and improve both their professional and personal performance. The site features 1,800 short video advice modules as well as almost 400 articles. All of the material is provided free to Reno residents.

The site is designed to help users find the information they need from within a comprehensive library of topics that include advice on marketing, sales, leadership, communication, people management, creativity, diversity, strategy, customer service, personal finance, and much more.

The Reno City Council has put a priority on economic development, and this free tool is made available to residents to encourage best business practices and promote Reno as a community that supports entrepreneurs.

When users surf to http://www.myquickcoachreno.com, the website checks the users IP address, the network address assigned by their internet service provider, to ensure that the user is from the Reno area*. Once verified, the user has full access to the MyQuickCoachReno site. * Due to the way that AOL issues network addresses to their users the MyQuickCoachReno service is not available to AOL users.

Users can also access the site through the City of Renos webpage, http://www.reno.gov.

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Lubrizol Personal Care Enhances Market Focus Malte Ruffing promoted to global hair care marketing manager

CLEVELAND, August 23, 2012 - The Lubrizol Corporation announces the promotion of Malte Ruffing to global marketing manager, hair care. Ruffing, who brings more than 10 years of technical, sales, and marketing experience in the business to his new role, joins Marie Ollagnier and Timothy Roach as part of the marketing team responsible for setting long-term growth strategies for the hair care, skin care, and bath and shower markets respectively. These changes will enhance Lubrizol`s ability to focus on end use market trends and unmet needs, accelerate product innovation, and define the long-term strategies that will drive the business.

In his new position, Ruffing will lead strategy development and implementation to drive profitable growth in Lubrizol`s hair care ingredients business, which includes leading global brands such as Carbopol rheology modifiers, MerquatTM and SensomerTM conditioning polymers, and FixateTM styling polymers. Based out of Frankfurt, Germany, he will work closely with the R&D, product platform and sales teams around the world to lead innovative growth programs based on new products, formulated solutions and focused sales development.

Vince Misiti, global business director, personal care says "The addition of Malte to our team not only completes a very strong global marketing team, but also enhances our overall leadership in the personal care business. The team`s broad and complementary skill sets will enable us to provide innovative and valuable solutions to make our customers more successful."

About The Lubrizol Corporation The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol`s industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers` products, while reducing their environmental impact.

With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, The Lubrizol Corporation owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2011 were $6.1billion. For more information, visit http://www.lubrizol.com.

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AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The Texas Education Agency has announced the selection of Boston-based education technology provider ConnectEDU as their partner in the development and deployment of the Online College and Career Preparation Resource Site. During the 82nd session of the Texas Legislature, lawmakers appropriated funds for the creation of a statewide online college and career readiness portal to provide online college preparation assistance to students, parents, and high school counselors. After an extensive and competitive open bidding process, the Texas Education Agency selected ConnectEDU to build, maintain and promote the portal to nearly 2.5 million middle and high school students throughout Texas.

The Online College and Career Preparation Resource Site, operating as Texas College & Career, will launch on August 29, 2012 and target an increase in the rate of K12 students transitioning to postsecondary education. The college and career planning tools will be available to students and families statewide at no cost and include unique resources designed especially for students who are more at-risk (such as foster care youth and English language learners). ConnectEDU has partnered with San Antonio-based Edvance Research to ensure the Sites alignment with research-based best practices and to grow awareness of the Sites availability through market engagement and training.

In 2010, ConnectEDU was selected by the Agency to develop and manage the states Online College Preparation Assistance Pilot Program. The Pilot targeted increased completion of essential college and career planning tasks throughout the lowest performing high schools. Armed with the Pilot Programs interactive tools and resources, these schools introduced college and career planning best practices to students and families in order to engage them in critical and early planning activities and increase their preparedness for postsecondary success. Texas College & Career will expand the reach of these critical exploration, planning, and portfolio development tools by making them available to all students and families and are available in both English and Spanish.

Were excited to again partner with ConnectEDU in Texas and are pleased to help bring this needed and comprehensive tool for both college and career planning to Texas students and their families, stated Donald Barfield, President of Edvance Research.

About ConnectEDU, Inc., http://www.connectedu.com

ConnectEDU is a technology company, founded and grounded in education, committed to transitioning 21st Century Learners on their pathways from school to college to career, helping them realize their potential, achieve a secure financial future, and ultimately connect to life's possibilities. ConnectEDU was created in 2002, by Craig Powell, an entrepreneur with a passion for ensuring that all students have access to the expertise needed to maximize their educational potential. Today, ConnectEDU is the world's largest education network, with nearly 20 million registered learners, over 4,000 educational institutions, and 130,000 employers.

About Edvance Research, http://www.edvanceresearch.com

Founded in 2005, Edvance Research, Inc. is a mission-driven, women and minority owned business, nationally recognized for innovative and trusted expertise in education. A proven leader, specializing in collaborative research and development, evaluation, project management, assessment, large scale initiatives, marketing, training and building capacity to use research, Edvance is committed to providing exceptional value to clients through outstanding quality and best practices. Edvance Research is headquartered in San Antonio with offices in Austin, Texas.

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EdX will begin offering free online education courses in September.

When Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology announced in May the formation of edX, a $60 million joint venture by the two institutions to provide free online university-level courses, the platform joined a list of services already offering massive open online courses (MOOCs).

MOOCs have garnered much attention over the past year with the launches of for-profit online education providers Coursera and Udacity, which both offer a series of courses from top ranked universities at no cost to the user. Coursera, which offers more than 100 courses through 16 institutions, announced in early August that it had reached 1 million registered users. Udacity, which has focused most of its courses in the computer sciences, has revealed that it has more than 700,000 registered users.

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Although more than 120 universities worldwide have expressed interest in collaborating with the service, edX will begin offering courses from three universities in fall 2012; the University of CaliforniaBerkeley being the third.

"EdX will actively explore the addition of other institutions from around the world to the edX platform, and we look forward to adding more 'X Universities' as capacity increases," according to the edX FAQ page.

The not-for-profit service has announced seven course offerings thus far for its fall launch, ranging from computer science to chemistry to public health. Students who are familiar with online education courses will be accustomed to some of the features available through edX, such as self-paced learning, online discussion groups, and collaborative learning.

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But edX differs from most online services in that the platform will ultimately be available as open source software, meaning that other universities and institutions will be able to host the service themselves and changes to the platform can be made by the community of users.

"Because it is open source," notes the FAQ page, "the platform will be continuously improved by a worldwide community of collaborators, with new features added as needs arise."

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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Health announced an exclusive media partnership with Wanderlust, the nation's largest yoga and music festival, to produce Yoga in the Citya one-day urban retreat held in iconic outdoor venues across the nation. Occurring on September 9 in New York and Los Angeles and on September 23 in San Francisco, Wanderlust Yoga in the City provides a retreat for city dwellers with complimentary classes from the world's top yoga instructors, live music performances, and panel discussions featuring leading wellness experts. The event series is part of the Yoga Aid World Challenge benefitting humanitarian charities around the globe that embrace the healing power of yoga.

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"Health consumers lead active lives, including practicing yoga over three hours each week, which makes Wanderlust a natural fit," said Kevin White, Publisher of Health. "Partnering with the premier yoga organization allows us to create a unique and engaging brand experience for our consumers and advertisers."

The Health Pavilion will host exclusive fitness and nutrition sessions with editors and celebrity guests, personalized cover shoots via photo booth, and offer special gifts for the mind, body, and soul. Exclusive skincare sponsor Elizabeth Arden will provide expert tips and complimentary samples of the new spa-inspired Visible Difference skincare line.

Acclaimedauthor, nutritionistand wellness expert,Cynthia Sass, will answer your nutrition questions, share delicious recipes and offer insider strategies from her latest New York Times best-sellingbook,S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim. Attendees will have the opportunity to take part in an exclusive hybrid yoga series with celebrity yogini Mandy Ingber inspired by her upcoming book, Yogalosophy: 28-day Mind Body Makeover, hitting shelves in 2013. Health's fitness editor and resident yogi, Kristin McGee, will serve as master of ceremonies at Wanderlust in the City in New York and San Francisco. Additionally, within the Health Pavilion, she will showcase yoga, pilates and core strength moves from her latest DVD S3: Strong, Sexy, and Svelte.

The 2012 Wanderlust Yoga in the City series is set to include:

September 9, 2012

September 23, 2012

The U.S. partnership between Wanderlust Festivals and Yoga Aid for The Yoga Aid World Challenge, a 24-hour global yoga relay on September 9, will begin in Sydney, with its first U.S. stop in New York for the Yoga in the City event, and end at sundown in Los Angeles at the Santa Monica Pier.

For more information and to enter for a chance to win an escape for two to the Wanderlust Yoga in the City event in New York, visit Health.com/wanderlust. To register or find more information on Wanderlust Yoga in the City and Yoga Aid, please visit: http://www.wanderlustyitc.com.

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22-08-2012 23:29 GET FIT, STAY WELL AND THRIVE! THE FITNES UNDERGROUND LOS ANGELES- HEALTH, FITNESS, NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT. LA'S HEALTH AND FITNESS SOLUTION. MULTI CERTIFIED HEALTH AND FITNESS PROFESSIONALS ARE CHANGING THEIR CLIENT'S LIVES. GIVE THEM AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHANGE YOUR'S. START MOVING IN A HEALTHIER DIRECTION, START TODAY. A YEAR FROM NOW YOU MAY WISH YOU HAD!!

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with the #1 online health and wellness social community for people and their pets, is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/8-17-12-smallcapvoice-interview-with-pazoo-inc-otcqb-pzoo

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With all those gay internet dating sites and the rise of Facebook recently, we seem to be in a world where everyone knows everyone, what they like to do, where they like to go and what they do in the bedroom.

And no one could ignore that flutter of excitement which took over the gay world when the very popular phone app Grindr was launched just over three years ago.

As I adjust my prude hat, I question whether the long term effects of such devices will affect how our generation and generations to come view the concept of love and romance.

In days of old wed notice a cute guy from across the room, or walk past him in the street and feel flushed with excitement, painting a picture of what hes like and how amazing it would be to get to know him. Even the old cheeky smile and gday mate would attract feelings of nervousness and excitement.

When self-worth is validated by how many guys theyve fucked, it seems like a recipe for a nasty bitchy chaotic community.

I cant help but to feel those days are slowly fading. When seeing a guy from across the room or walking past him in the street, my first thought is generally Oh Ive seen him on Grindr, hes a slutty bottom looking for wired fun (or a variation of that).

Many times I have heard people say Grindr kills romance, and without slagging a successful phone app that has obviously made many guys happy, brought guys together and changed lives, there is a part of me that is disappointed that being part of the gay community revolves around quick convenient sex.

Are we missing the bigger picture? Some gay men may choose to sleep around and there are those who are constantly on the hunt for a quick root or hoping the land a hot guy in their local nightclub. But what will they do when theyve slept with everyone they fancy in their town is this when theyll come to the realisation that they really have no idea how to form an emotional relationship?

When a guys self-worth is validated by how many guys theyve fucked, it seems like a recipe for a nasty bitchy chaotic community. And thats not a community I want to be part of.

Many would say that finding love on electronic apps such as this is like finding a needle in a haystack, and that its merely a device for sex. Well, an old-fashioned soul like me doesnt want to be presented with a cock pic after a hi how are you?

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